http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/ Engadget Comments for Scooterworks' Vespa Stereo System with iPod dock http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/
I believe that scooters are one answer to the growing problem of pollution and global warming! They are perfect for commuting within a city, or for any short trip.

I also have a website about scooters that you may wish to check out. Feel free to visit at: http://www.electricscooteroutlet.com

Thanks again!]]>Apr 20th 2008 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/Apr 20th 2006 5:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/
For the record, you can build a system like this on your own for very little money if you are willing to drill holes into your own glovebox. That same system Scooterworks sells can be assembled for about $150, sans glovebox. I love them cats and appreciate everything they do for the scooter scene, but $300 seems stiff for what that system actually includes. ]]>Jun 10th 2006 1:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/]]>Aug 14th 2006 4:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/
Compare: 300 Watts vs. 50 watts. Mine doesn't use your scoot's battery (both kits and stereos include battery and charger), uses cool switches like on/off & volume to make the system more weatherproof, and uses audiofile tools like dynamat and speaker baffles for clearer sound. I've tested these all summer on a PX 150 with a Sito and with the volume about 3/4 up, these can still be heard clear as day in 4th gear.

The complete system is plug and play. It's a new glovebox with the system installed. $300 for that includes shipping to anywhere in the US. My kits include more stuff and can be had for $200, including shipping.

Here's a photo of one of the custom stereos I've assembled. I have 5 available:
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/2586/audiofonicsboxcg6.jpg

If interested, they are for sale on Ebay under seller name EP Sato. These systems are all hand assembled right here in Washington, DC. ]]>Nov 1st 2006 12:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.scooterstereo.com]]>Dec 21st 2006 10:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/Jan 22nd 2006 4:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/
I might get one unless someone here can comment on a good DIY tutorial site.

Yah know that electric vespas are easily available these days. Perfect for short-commuters & greenies.]]>Jan 22nd 2006 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/Jun 18th 2009 8:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/
Besides, any kit for a scoot is better than any F**king harley accessory for another rich yuppie. At least this way you can take you old school ska and English Soul on the road like a proper mod.

Jarrod Barger
Scarabs Scooter Club
Phoenix/Denver/Tucson/Prescott/Vegas]]>Jan 22nd 2006 5:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/...it's an iPod...only rich yuppies can afford them! Hell, I'm a rich yuppie and I couldn't afford one until I bought and fixed a broken one for $15...]]>Jan 22nd 2006 6:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/
http://www.team-gazelle.com/Chetak_Tunes.pdf]]>Jan 22nd 2006 6:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/
Funny, mine cost me $80 at Fry's Electronics of Phoenix. Besides, any MP3 player will work. Sounds like someone is a bit jealous.

Besides, I would recomend a shuffle, nano, or other Flash-drive based player for this mod anyways, since ayone who's ridden a P-series can tell you it's no Caddliac ride...it's bumpy! That HD will burn out QUICK even with the Biturbo nitrogen-resovoir shock upgrade Genuine Scooters throw on their Stellas.]]>Jan 22nd 2006 8:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/Jan 22nd 2006 9:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/Jan 22nd 2006 9:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/
Oh, and as for the "trendy" comment about motorscooters...sure, I'm SUCH a trendwhore with my 90mpg and my $100 a YEAR for full coverage insurance. There's a reason they sell over 1 million of these LML bikes and countless more Honda, Yamaha, BMW, Gilirea, Kymco and Derbi clones of the scooter. They're cheap, fun, and bulletproof.

Just because you see one or two fashionistas riding them in the US, try to consider that in the rest of the world, owning a car is impossible yet the average driver on planet Earth will be riding one of these.]]>Jan 22nd 2006 10:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/Here's how to iPod your BMW (Scooter):
http://www.ipod-fun.de/content/view/481/27/]]>Jan 23rd 2006 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/Jan 23rd 2006 6:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/Jan 23rd 2006 10:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/
Check out www.px150.com

For starters, the PX150 runs $4299 and the Stella's are $2899 and have more updated components. Whatever the case, I don't think you need this kit to iPod your scooter. You have to cut holes in the jockey box in order to install the speakers and the ipod holder just looks like some dash mount.

It looks like they threw together common components and attached a premium to it.]]>Jan 23rd 2006 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/What bothered me was the reports of numerous flaws which indicated issues with build-quality: Defective batteries that could not be changed by the user; LCD screens that were easily scratched or simply broke under normal use; and, more importantly, problems with sound quality...tinny sound, weak bass response, inferior earbuds. I also know (from digital cameras) that micro harddrives are so extremely fragile that you cannot trust them for serious data storage...even if it is only music.
The next thing was that I couldn't see myself paying Apple 99 cents a track...I am more interested in live recording and the iPod is merely a 'pay and play' device with no adequate stereo microphone input for live recording. Live recording is free and bypasses ALL of the recording companies...I don't have to pay Apple or Sony or anybody a penny...
In short, the iPod has nothing to offer other than making a 'fashion statement'.]]>Jan 23rd 2006 11:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/22/scooterworks-vespa-stereo-system-with-ipod-dock/
And now back to the topic; this scooter tunes rig is cool, but overpriced. Still, it is cool to see someone get it on the market.]]>Jan 25th 2006 1:18AM